The rules of the docking contest change but typically its solo or pairs. The video is a solo. There's always a second "safety watch" on board but to win they can't participate.
Josh On Oct 27, 2016 10:55 AM, "Gary Russell via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I especially noticed the name of the boat "Hard to Handle". Amazing crew > work. > > Gary > > ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ > > > On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 10:41 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Gary, >> >> Here's a video of the boat docking contest in Solomons 2015. I posted it >> earlier and jokingly said it was Dennis expertly handling his boat. >> >> https://youtu.be/rOCk8V0uee8 >> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C&C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> >> On Oct 27, 2016 10:20 AM, "Gary Nylander via CnC-List" < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> Around here (mid-Chesapeake) we have a number of festivals featuring >>> watermen handling their work boats in docking contests. To watch these guys >>> spin and back 40+ foot single screw boats should humiliate all of us….. >>> they are impressive, even the teenagers. >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Joel >>> Aronson via CnC-List >>> *Sent:* Thursday, October 27, 2016 9:50 AM >>> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> *Cc:* Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> >>> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Boat Handling Skill >>> >>> >>> >>> I've got a friend with a Riveria with the pod. Makes docking more like >>> a video game. >>> >>> >>> >>> With twin screws you should be able to put a power boar or cat almost >>> anywhere. With one engine in forward and one in reverse it will pivot in >>> place. You don't use the wheel when docking twin screws. >>> >>> >>> >>> Joel >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 9:19 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> I agree. Some skippers demonstrate great seamanship. >>> >>> Then there's the joy of a well equipped boat. >>> >>> Couple years ago, a fella with a nice MJM 40 (https://mjmyachts.com/40z) >>> was leaving a side to docking just in front of Touche'. Being a helpful >>> sort, I wandered up and asked if he needed help getting away from the >>> pier. With a wry smile, he graciously thanked me but declined. He then >>> finished untying and placed himself at the helm station. With a couple of >>> slight control moves, the MJM moved directly away from the pier. He >>> explained that not only was the boat equipped with a bow thruster but also >>> pod drives. >>> >>> From the MJM website: >>> >>> " >>> >>> *Joystick Computerized Control*The primary design goal for the 40z was >>> to create a 40 foot powerboat that would handle like a 30-footer at idle >>> speeds in tricky docking situations. The new Volvo-Penta IPS or Yanmar >>> joystick control technology makes this goal a reality. The IPS system works >>> with twin pod drives under the hull and the Yanmar with twin sterndrives. >>> When conventional twin-engine controls are in neutral, a single joystick >>> takes over with fingertip control. There are no thrusters. Through a unique >>> computer program, each drive unit is independently operated in terms of >>> direction, rpm and forward-reverse gear. This new system works far more >>> intuitively than conventional twin shaft drives or joystick/thruster >>> operated jet drives." >>> >>> Dennis C. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 8:05 AM, robert <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> >>> wrote: >>> >>> On 2016-10-26 5:45 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: >>> >>> "On a few occasions I've had the opportunity to watch the weigh ins at a >>> couple of fishing tournaments. The skill of the charter captains is >>> phenomenal. They come into a harbor, motor to the center of a fairway, use >>> the two engines to spin the boat's stern into the fairway, back directly >>> down the fairway in what seems an impossibly straight line, stop within a >>> gnat's whisker of the bulkhead, then gently place the boat's stern against >>> the bulkhead and keep it there with a bit of reverse. " >>> >>> >>> Dennis: >>> >>> The other day I watched a club member with a 40' powerboat come into a >>> narrow fairway at our club (not much wider than his boat) and turn it >>> around 180 degrees to parallel dock ....the boat literately pivoted in a >>> stationary position......he was on the fly bridge. >>> >>> I said the people standing next to me what great boat handling. One >>> member responded and said "well, anybody can do that with bow thrusters" . >>> >>> I responded and said "His boat does not have bow or stern thrusters, >>> that is what makes it so impressive". No response from him. >>> >>> Rob Abbott >>> AZURA >>> C&C 32- 84 >>> Halifax, N.S. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Joel >>> 301 541 8551 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. 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